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Suspension

89 Suspension V6

89 Suspension V6
I got myself a new job and bought XM V6 Ambiance (Ambiance = with ABS + lots of el. stuff: type only
in the Netherlands?) from 1991 (12 valves, ORGA NO. close to 4950) a few day's ago.
Lots of small work to be done. The first thing done is to get the spheres checked at my local CX
specialist next week. He claims that a XM V6 has 8 spheres. Another Citroen specialist told me about 9
spheres (only V6) and the XM Faq only mentioned 7 spheres (only 4 cyl?).
I want to be sure that my local Citroen specialist won't forget 1 sphere, so can somebody tell me the
truth?
How much spheres do I own and if there are more than 7: were are the extra spheres used for?
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There are seven spheres on your XM, six for the suspension and one that acts as a pressure reservoir.
Recharging the spheres with nitrogen gas should cost the equivalent of £15 sterling each. Replacing
them with new spheres should be about £28 each.
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If you have a 1991 V6 organumber 4950=29 may 1990 you should have: 2 rear spheres 1 rear
hydractive sphere 2 front spheres 1 front hydractive sphere 1 accumulator and 1 extra brake
accumulator sphere in combination with the Diravi power steering. That makes 8 spheres in total.
If you don't think that's enough , buy a Xantia Activa, they have 11 spheres.
Tell this garagist of yours to replace the spheres with new ones instead of refilling them. It's a waist of
money.
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